The Story of a Bad Boy [Library Binding]

Thomas Bailey Aldrich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1951

The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free. Original Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin and Co. Publication date: 1895 Description: These boyhood adventures of a mischievous lad in nineteenth-century New England are based on the author's own experiences. This "Northern man with Southern principles" was sent from New Orleans to Massachusetts to live with his grandfather. Subjects: Boys; Conduct of life; Friendship; Practical jokes; Grandfathers; Slaves; Children and death; Fiction / Action

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5 1/2 x 8 1/2 trim. 71 drawings. LC 96-1905 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Thomas Aldrich was a literary lion of the nineteenth century in the United States. His masterpieces inspired countless others, including Mark Twain who based some of his Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer adventures on ideas put forth by Aldrich. Aldrich wrote a number of books, mainly fiction, but also notable poetry and history. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Library Binding
• Publisher: Random House Childrens Books (Lib) (April 1951)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394916816
• ISBN-13: 978-0394916811
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,951,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must-read for Tom Sawyer fans!, July 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Story of a Bad Boy (Hardscrabble Books-Fiction of New England) (Paperback)

The Story of a Bad Boy is one of my favorite books. It's interesting, humorous, and touching, and gives you an inside look at the life of a boy in Massachusetts in the early 1800s. I love the author's style of writing. It seems to make the story all the more humorous, and brings you back to those olden days. I also love this book because it's a true story, and this kid led a life full of adventures and mishaps. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed Tom Sawyer because these two books are similar, and the two boys have the same type of mischievous personalities. Yet in spite of similarities, Bad Boy is unique because it's true.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New England boyhood, February 18, 2005

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Bomojaz (South Central PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of a Bad Boy (Hardscrabble Books-Fiction of New England) (Paperback)

This neat little novel is written in the tradition of Tom Sawyer, though it appeared 5 years earlier than Twain's classic. It's about all the mischief, chivalry, loyalty, and pluck of a young boy's life. Aldrich is in love with his material and revels in all the antics his characters get involved in. The snowball fight is a gem. The boyhood dialogue is excellent and rings true.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very pleased, February 4, 2009

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John F. Carroll - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Story of a Bad Boy (Paperback)

A real boyhood classic, perhaps the first realistic novel of American boyhood. Was a bit disappointed that none of the original illustrations, by A.B. Frost, were included.